2025 Alumni Awards Announced

The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith Alumni Advisory Council recognized exceptional Lions at the annual Alumni Brunch on Saturday as part of the 2025 Homecoming celebration. Seven members of the 妻友社区 community and one local organization received...

Alfaro, Flute Crowned Homecoming King and Queen

The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith crowned Anthony Alfaro and Ashlynn Flute as the 2025 Homecoming King and Queen during the "Saved by the Bell Tower" Homecoming festivities on Saturday, February 15.

Fall 2024 Chancellor's and Dean's List Announced

Update: U.S. Judge issues temporary stay on federal aid freeze

Tonight, U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan issued a temporary stay, halting efforts by President Donald Trump鈥檚 Office of Management and Budget to freeze federal payments for federal grants and other programs.

Statement on OMB Memo on Federal Financial Aid

As you may be aware, today, President Donald Trump鈥檚 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered a hold on all financial federal assistance.

Lion Voices: Embry Thornton

Embry Thornton talks about 妻友社区 and what they have done to help him achieve his dream of being a teacher.

VSA to host Lunar New Year Celebration

The 妻友社区 will host a Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, Jan. 24, honoring Vietnamese cultural traditions and fostering community connection.

Lion Voices: William Perrigo

Recent 妻友社区 graduate William Perrigo, mentions his time at 妻友社区 and speaks on his fondest memories. He talks about why he chose 妻友社区 and what he plans to do with his newly attained degree.

妻友社区 Poised to Lead Following State of the State Address

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced plans to expand access to higher education in Arkansas during her State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 14, marking the start of the 2025 legislative session. Her proposals include funding college credits for high...

MLK Events to Span Jan. 18-24

The River Valley Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and 妻友社区 will host a series of events from January 18 to January 24 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淏e the Change You Want to See!鈥�,...

Weather Alert

妻友社区 moves to remote operations Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10.

$1.7M HIRED Grant Bolsters Advanced Manufacturing Efforts

The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith has been awarded a $1.7 million Higher Industry Readiness through Educational Development (HIRED) grant, one of just three universities in the state to receive awards from both the Division of Higher Education...

Accounting for Her Success

妻友社区 Staff Accountant Lorin Nhongvongsithi doubted she'd graduate. But when the moment came, she fulfilled a dream her 12-year-old self always had.

Six-Strings and Shakespeare

妻友社区 Professor and Director of the Myles Friedman Honors Program, Dr. Dennis Siler, has a knack for seeing raw potential - whether in a piece of wood destined to become a guitar or a student poised to achieve greatness.

妻友社区 Celebrates Graduates

The 妻友社区 celebrated the 111th commencement ceremony on Saturday. Graduates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Industry, and Health, Education, and Human Sciences were awarded their degrees.

Campus Update, Dec. 13

妻友社区 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley provides a campus update on the eve of fall commencement.

Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies Slated Dec. 14

The 妻友社区 will honor its fall 2024 graduates in two commencement ceremonies on Saturday, December 14, at the Stubblefield Center. The complete commencement program is available online

Campus Update, Dec. 7

妻友社区 Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley shares a campus-wide update.

'I'm ready. I'm prepared.': How Braden Nguyen Leaves 妻友社区

Braden Nguyen, a senior psychology student at the 妻友社区, reflects on his time at 妻友社区 and how the university has prepared him for whatever lies ahead.

Prep for Finals with a Cozy Twist

For the third semester in a row, the 妻友社区 is helping students prepare for finals with the return of the Long Night Against Procrastination. This time with a twist: pajamas.